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Lindsay Guthrie: Wash your hands to stop the spread of Norovirus

We are all aware that the development of modern medicines and healthcare can move at a fast pace. In the last few weeks alone we have seen the launch of robotic assisted surgery for patients with prostate cancer. This pioneering service is currently being offered at the Western General Hospital. However, some things in healthcare don’t change. Hand washing is still an important part of preventing infections from spreading at home, at work and in the wider community, as well as in our hospitals.